Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00098
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- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2015 and posted on Jun 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $73,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of The Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Western Ecological Research Center, announced a discretionary research funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically routed through the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU. The funded project is titled "Arthropod Prey Availability in Cactus Wren Territories in San Diego County," and it is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS is expected to have substantial involvement in the work rather than acting solely as a pass-through funder. The focus of the project, based on the title and program context, is to support applied ecological research that improves understanding of food availability (arthropod prey) within cactus wren territories in San Diego County, information that can be used to inform wildlife ecology, habitat management, and conservation decision-making.
Only one award was anticipated, with an estimated total funding amount of $73,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. No formal award ceiling or floor was specified, which typically indicates the agency may negotiate the final budget based on the scope, partner capabilities, and alignment with project needs. The funding activity falls under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," and the program is associated with CFDA number 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), which commonly covers scientific studies, monitoring, and data collection efforts conducted or supported by USGS.
Eligibility was limited to partners of the CESU network, and more specifically to participating members of the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. CESUs are collaborative partnerships among federal agencies, universities, non-profits, and other organizations designed to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that address natural and cultural resource management needs. In practical terms, that eligibility restriction means an applicant had to already be an official participating organization within that specific CESU unit to apply; the listing’s "EligibleApplicants: Others" category is clarified by this CESU membership requirement rather than being open to the general public.
Key dates in the posting show it was originally posted on June 29, 2015, with an original closing date of July 17, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of July 31, 2015. The opportunity was archived on September 29, 2015, indicating it is no longer open. The funding opportunity number is G15AS00098, and the official title in the source record is "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU," even though the actual project topic is focused on cactus wren territories in San Diego County.
Applicants seeking the full announcement and requirements were directed to Grants.gov via the additional information link provided in the notice. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the contact listed was Faith Graves at the USGS (phone: 703-648-7356; email: fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was announced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through its Western Ecological Research Center.
What is the program or funding mechanism used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program and was specifically routed through the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU.
What is the project being funded?
The funded project is titled "Arthropod Prey Availability in Cactus Wren Territories in San Diego County."
What type of award is expected?
The project was structured as a cooperative agreement. This indicates USGS is expected to have substantial involvement in the work, rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
What is the main focus of the research described in the notice?
Based on the project title and program context, the focus is applied ecological research to improve understanding of arthropod prey (food) availability within cactus wren territories in San Diego County. The results are intended to inform wildlife ecology, habitat management, and conservation decision-making.
How many awards were anticipated?
Only one award was anticipated.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $73,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Was there a stated minimum or maximum award amount?
No formal award ceiling or floor was specified. This typically suggests the agency may negotiate the final budget based on scope, partner capabilities, and alignment with project needs.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity was listed under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.808, identified as "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to partners of the CESU network, and more specifically to participating members of the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. In practice, an applicant had to already be an official participating organization within that CESU unit.
Is this opportunity open to the general public?
No. Although the listing referenced an "EligibleApplicants: Others" category, the notice clarifies eligibility through the CESU membership requirement, meaning it was not broadly open to the general public.
What is a CESU (as described in the notice)?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships among federal agencies, universities, non-profits, and other organizations designed to deliver research, technical assistance, and education addressing natural and cultural resource management needs.
What was the original posting date?
The opportunity was originally posted on June 29, 2015.
What was the original closing date and was it extended?
The original closing date was July 17, 2015, and it was later extended to a closing date of July 31, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 29, 2015, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G15AS00098.
What title appears in the official source record?
The official title in the source record is "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU," even though the project topic described is focused on cactus wren territories in San Diego County.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and requirements?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov via the additional information link provided in the notice.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
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